Bus from Port Talbot to Swansea
7 direct routes · 37–52 min · first bus 06:31, last bus 18:03 (weekdays).
Next buses to Swansea as of 09:00
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Port Talbot, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | National Express | ~20 min | 16 | Sat 16 · Sun 16 | 04:50 | 02:30 | Port Talbot Bus Station 9 | Swansea Bus Station Stand B | — |
| X1 | First South & West Wales | ~37 min | 12 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 06:59 | 18:03 | Health Centre (opp) | Sainsbury's Quay Parade (after) | Baglan, Briton Ferry, Crymlyn Burrows, Port Tennant & St Thomas |
| 202 | National Express | ~20 min | 10 | Sat 10 · Sun 10 | 17:35 | 01:40 | Port Talbot Bus Station 9 | Swansea Bus Station Stand B | — |
| UK940 | FlixBus | ~25 min | 7 | Sat 7 · Sun 7 | 05:10 | 01:30 | Port Talbot Bus Station 8 | Swansea Bus Station Stand B | Crymlyn Burrows |
| 84 | First South & West Wales | ~52 min | 6 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 06:31 | 16:20 | Health Centre (opp) | Sainsbury's Quay Parade (after) | Baglan, Briton Ferry, Crymlyn Burrows, Port Tennant & St Thomas |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 112, 507
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 112 | National Express | ~30 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 17:45 | 17:45 | Port Talbot Bus Station 9 | Swansea Bus Station Stand B | Crymlyn Burrows |
| 507 | National Express | ~30 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 19:05 | 19:05 | Port Talbot Bus Station 9 | Swansea Bus Station Stand B | Crymlyn Burrows |
Times are for the first boarding point in Port Talbot on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 201 bus, X1 bus, 202 bus, 84 bus, 112 bus or 507 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Port Talbot to Swansea?
7 routes run directly from Port Talbot to Swansea: the 201 (National Express), the X1 (First South & West Wales), the 202 (National Express), the UK940 (FlixBus), the 84 (First South & West Wales), the 112 (National Express), the 507 (National Express). The most frequent is the 201, 16 times each weekday — board at Port Talbot Bus Station 9 and get off at Swansea Bus Station Stand B, about 20 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Port Talbot to Swansea?
Between 37 minutes on the X1 and 52 on the 84, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Port Talbot to Swansea?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:31 and the last around 18:03. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Port Talbot to Swansea?
Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Wales. Check the operator's website or Traveline Cymru for current prices.